Candlewood Partners - Overview

Investment Bank
North America

Investment Banking Services

Candlewood Partners specializes in providing financial advisory and investment banking services to profitable privately held businesses and divisions/business units of publicly traded companies. Our comprehensive range of advisory services includes sell-side and buy-side M&A advisory services, as well as debt and equity financing for businesses across various industries worldwide. With a team that collectively possesses over 100 years of strategic advisory experience and an impressive transaction value exceeding $20 billion, Candlewood is well-equipped to handle transactions ranging from $10 million to over $1 billion.

Special Situation Advisory

Candlewood Partners also offers specialized financial advisory and investment banking services to distressed private and public companies. We understand that distressed situations require a unique skill set to generate buyer/investor interest and structure transactions that meet or exceed our clients’ expectations. Leveraging our experience and expertise in dealing with the complexities of distressed transactions, we are able to maximize the value of target assets. Our comprehensive knowledge and experience in creditor negotiations, in- and out-of-court restructurings/reorganizations, Section 363 Asset Sales, Receivership Sales, and Debtor, Trustee & Committee Representation enable us to provide effective solutions for our clients.

Valuation Services and Fairness Opinions

Candlewood Partners offers detailed independent valuation services that provide principals with litigation support, liquidation analyses, acquisition pricing, and private securities placement. Additionally, we provide thorough analyses and fairness opinions to company Boards and other fiduciaries in evaluating strategic alternatives, including mergers and acquisitions, unsolicited bids, and going private transactions. Our expertise in valuation and fairness opinions ensures that our clients receive accurate and reliable assessments to support their decision-making processes.

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